Iron Mom (2024) – Funny Pearls
Iron Mom follows a 45-year-old single mother balancing the chaos of parenting and re-entering the dating world. With humor and grit, she navigates daily routines, childhood antics, and reflections on past relationships, all while bracing for an important medical appointment.
8 (2024) -Ampersand
8 is an excerpt from Corina Skentzou-Macmath’s novel written as a thesis at Bath Spa University, offering a spiritual narrative where the story is told from the perspective of the soul. It explores themes of self-discovery, fear, and vulnerability, weaving a contemplative journey through the unseen connections that shape human relationships.
Shadow and Light (2023) – Bangalore Review
Shadow and Light follows Patrice, a single mother grappling with her husband’s sudden departure. As she raises her young son, JJ, she confronts anger, exhaustion, and the challenges of moving forward, ultimately finding moments of healing and self-discovery.
Works in print
Ephemera – Avalon Literary review Spring 2021
Ephemera captures a young girl’s first encounter with death at her classmate’s funeral, where she confronts complex feelings of curiosity, fear, and unresolved emotions. Haunted by his image that night, she wrestles with the permanence of death, the fragility of life, and a newfound sense of vulnerability.
Asphyxia- Larola Volume 16 (2021)(Los Angeles Review of Los Angeles)
Asphyxia follows Billy, a morbidly obese man facing his father’s impending death and his strained relationship with his mentally ill sister, Sarah. Struggling with guilt, resentment, and love, Billy confronts his longing for freedom and the emotional ties that bind him to his family. Darkly introspective, the story delves into mortality, guilt, and the weight of family bonds.
The Hill of Monte Smith- Ginosko Literary Journal Volume 24 Spring 2020
In The Hill of Monte Smith, Electra, a woman diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, grapples with her diminishing vitality and the emotional toll of her illness. Through memories and relationships—her father, lover Denise, and estranged family—Electra contemplates her life, her love, and her choice to end her suffering on her own terms. Her father, discovering her note, is left to process her loss.
the boy in the basement- Ginosko LIterary Journal Volume 23 Summer 2019
The Boy in the Basement follows Adam, a young man struggling with mental illness in his parents’ basement, isolating himself and questioning his reality. His family, especially his mother, Rebecca, is torn between concern and frustration. Adam’s inner conflict strains family bonds, leading him to seek independence and escape from his confined life. The story explores the impact of mental illness on individuals and families, highlighting themes of autonomy, confinement, and personal freedom.